Activity budget analysis of non-breeding mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) at Sarp Lake, Turkey

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1996-12-01

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Khan, Aleem Ahmed
Bilgin, Cemal Can
Kence, Aykut
Khan, Kokab Raheela

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Time activity budget analyses of non-breeding mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) at Sultan Marshes, Sarp lake, Turkey was conducted from September to November, 1991. This study investigated the importance of Sarp lake with reference to non-breeding mallards. Feeding activity increased with cooler weather. The month of September showed maximum preening activity (33.3%). Preening is positively correlated with temperature (r=0.974, P<0.05). Temperature also has pronounced effect on agonistic activities (bill threats, chasing, biting etc.) (r=0.901, P<0.05). Locomotion, resting and alert activities showed no significant change. No courting activity was observed during the study period. Correlation among various activities was also observed. The overall study reveals the fact that Sarp lake is preliminary feeding ground for mallards and any change in the ecosystem leading to disturbance will results in displacement of waterfowl from the area.

Subject Keywords

Anas Rubripes, Waterfowl, Water birds, Activity budget, Anas platyrhynchos, Mallards, Sultan marshes

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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=0030454105&origin=inward
https://hdl.handle.net/11511/71694

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Pakistan Journal of Zoology

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Department of Biology, Article

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A. A. Khan, C. C. Bilgin, A. Kence, and K. R. Khan, “Activity budget analysis of non-breeding mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) at Sarp Lake, Turkey,” Pakistan Journal of Zoology, pp. 57–61, 1996, Accessed: 00, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=0030454105&origin=inward.